Overall fork width must fit between the pallet stringers or openings used at your facility. Standard and narrow configurations exist because not every pallet or skid accepts the same geometry.
The outer pallet dimensions do not tell you the clear space available to the wheels and forks. Measure between stringers and note any bottom boards that limit entry.
A narrow truck can enter more specialty pallets, but a standard-width truck may feel more stable under common loads. Match the fleet to the pallets that dominate your operation.
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